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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Mahatma Ghandi once said, “Each one has to find his peace from within, and peace, to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.” Peace is one of the most common yet most eluded word in this day and time. We hear it so often that it fails to mean much to us. In fact we only remember its true essence when the pressures of life overwhelm us.

When I found out that the last challenge for the year was about peace and the winter Olympics I thought it was a great choice. I don’t know about other beaders but for me, beading gives me some peace. It may sound strange but it’s true. I find that whenever I get agitated or worried, I bead and even though it doesn’t take away the problem behind the agitation, it calms me down enough to think it through. And sincerely, I’d like to believe that other beaders experience the same thing with their craft too, if not, how else can you explain the result of the beautiful works that were created for the challenge? (or the bulk in your shops????)

On a serious note though, beads are a lot more related to peace than we really care to know. In ancient times, rulers and kings used precious stones and precious metals to achieve certain levels of calm in order to remain rational in their daily dealings. These stones were woven into amulets in jewellery forms so that they could carry them with them all the time. Yes, jewellery didn’t get invented for just accessorizing (and kings and rulers used them more than the women); they were a fancy way to wear amulets without looking ridiculous.

We all know that there is the belief that precious stones carry certain energies with them. You know, Agate inspires fidelity, strengthens eyesight and helps to relieve thirst. Blue Topaz stimulates the creative thinking process and helps us to verbalize our thoughts. Cat’s eye offers a feeling of serene happiness. It stimulates awareness and intuition, allowing the wearer to gain insight and thus find balance in the evolutions and transformations that life brings…..and the list goes on.

Whether we believe in the magical properties of materials we use in our creation or not, the joy of taking plain looking materials and creating something beautiful out of them must, to a certain level, bring a measure of contentment and hopefully peace (if only for the moment of admiring one’s work) to the creator.

I know that when I saw the theme for the challenge it made me purposely consider what peace meant to me. And just like I said in the beginning of this article, peace is something I overlook most of the time even though in my subconscious I think and want it all the time.

My daughter provided me with the idea for the piece I had submitted for the challenge. When I thought back to how she came up with the idea, I realized that to a certain extent, Mahatma Gandhi captured her insight on it beautifully “ Each one has to find his peace from within….”

So to those of you that took the challenge, may the peace you gleaned from within to inspire your creation remain with you….and for the rest of you, may peace follow and remain with you all. Happy New Year! See you at the next challenge.

Congrats to all our Beadweavers for such beautiful works of art!! Everyone has plenty of time for the next challenge - OCEAN - and entries are not due until February 5th, 2010!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season!!

Monday, December 7, 2009

The last challenge of 2009 is here. Appropriately enough for this time of year the theme, chosen by SmadarsTreasure and AngelqueCreations, is representative of Peace and the Winter Olympics. Twenty seed bead artists have entered the challenge this month. To best decide your vote, you can click on their shop links at the bottom of the mosaic to see larger images and the descriptions for their entries. We would also like to take this moment to wish you all a very wonderful holiday season!!

You can vote on your favorite challenge piece from the 9th through the 15th.

Friday, December 4, 2009

This is a time of year that is extra busy for all of us so the next Challenge entries are not due until February 5th 2010!

The winner of the last Challenge - Melissa of grakowsky - gets to choose the next theme. And here it is:

I have been thinking about the theme. I think I'd like to be the ocean or the sea. I chose this theme because I love the water and have seen many beautiful ocean-inspired pieces of beaded jewelry before. The vastness of the ocean is awe-inspiring and has moved many artists in the past to capture a piece of its beauty. The challenge entries can draw from the imagery of the water itself, sea life, or even ocean-related activity. The challenge entrants should state what aspect of the ocean inspired their piece.

You may start your entry today and must complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, February 5, 2010! This is the first Challenge for 2010 and therefore your first opportunity to fulfill EBW membership requirements: At least once a year enter the EBW Challenge.!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome. (Pieces submitted for the challenges should be newly-created (by you - not from a pattern) between the date the challenge theme is announced and the 5th of the month when it is due. Do not renew an existing or expired listing for the challenge.)

Monday, November 16, 2009

This month's EBW challenge had 17 entries and received 685 votes and we have a clear winner! With 174 of the votes, our winner is 13. Hibiscus Necklace - grakowsky.

Here is what she had to say about her piece:

When I saw the photo of the Hibiscus shown in my thumbnails, I knew it was the flower I wanted to use. The color of the petals was so striking to me, especially against the green background. I also loved the shape of the gently curving petals and immediately thought I could model them.

Congratulations to all of our entries for creating such gorgeous pieces!

If you haven't already started work on your entry for the December EBW Challenge - Peace Piece - it's not to late to get started. This is an interesting theme and I'm sure it will spawn many beautiful and creative pieces. You can read all of the details about it here. Don't forget, this is the last Challenge for 2009 so if you haven't participated yet...DO IT NOW!!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

The Challenge entries for November are listed and ready for you to check out! Seventeen very talented Etsy BeadWeavers Members have created some amazing pieces for our theme " Beauty of the Flower"! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme. Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team members have designed and then beaded these beautiful and creative pieces. Now we need you to take a look at all of them, decide on your favourite and vote to show your appreciation. You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing where you will see more detail of each piece!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Our "tied for first" October Challenge winners have put their heads together and come up with a great theme for December!

SmadarTreasure and AngelqueCreations tied for first place on the October challenge and collaborated to come up with a theme for the next challenge. Peace and Winter Oylmpics. The Winter Olympics are being sponsored by Vancouver, BC, Canada in February 2010.

Promoting peace and understanding: If Nations only competed at sporting events like the Winter Olympics, peace would reign and conflicts over resources and religion would not exist . Let your imagination take hold and create a "piece" that reflects "peace, understanding, friendly competition and respect for your fellow mankind".

You may start your entry today and must complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, December 5, 2009! This is the last Challenge for 2009 and therefore your last opportunity to fulfill EBW membership requirements: At least once a year enter the EBW Challenge.!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome. (Pieces submitted for the challenges should be newly-created (by you - not from a pattern) between the date the challenge theme is announced and the 5th of the month when it is due. Do not renew an existing or expired listing for the challenge.)

Thursday, October 15, 2009

With fifteen entries in the challenge this month and 257 votes, not only do we have a winner...first place is a tie between two EBW members!

First place goes to 1. Cuff of Power - AngelqueCreations and 5. Black Spider Woman Necklace - SmadarsTreasure. Both pieces received 36 votes. Visit the winners' Etsy shops to read more details about the winning pieces.

Here's hoping that Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the November Challenge - "Beauty of the Flower" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already begun working on your entry, now is a good time to get going. Don't forget that this is the last challenge opportunity for this year. There won't be another due until February and you only have until midnight November 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

A huge Thank You! and Well Done! to everybody who entered the October Challenge!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Challenge entries for October are both Super and Powerful!! Fifteen very talented Etsy BeadWeavers Members have created these beautiful pieces for our theme " Super Power Jewelry"! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme. Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team members designed and then beaded these creative pieces. Now we need you to choose your favourite and vote. You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing where you will see more detail of each piece!

Voting is only from the 9th thru the 15th of October, so start checking out the entries and be sure to vote to tell us which is your favorite.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

The September challenge was won by "trinitydj" and her prize is getting to choose the next theme. Here is what she says:

In celebration of the soil…. “Consider the lilies of the field”

Most ladies like flowers and many have made beaded jewelry with flowers. The challenge is to find a picture or photo of an exotic or tropical flower, something that one would only find in places like the Amazon, etc. Use your photo/picture to mimic the flower using techniques and skills that will bring forth the true Beauty of the Flower, making it look alive.

Will you take on this challenge? And how will you interpret the theme?

You may start your entry today and must complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, November 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between now and November 5, 2009.

Here is what she had to say about the piece and how it related to the challenge theme:

I chose these rich and vibrant colours to recall and capture the beautiful colours of the Indian Summer Sunsets. There is nothing like nature, in this case, SUNSETS, that reminds me more of our Creator God.

All of the beautiful and unique pieces created by EBW members who participated in this challenge deserve congratulations for their efforts. Bravo!

Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the October Challenge - "Super Power Jewelry" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, start now as time is ticking. You only have until midnight October 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Amazing entries for the challenge this September! Thirty Three Etsy BeadWeavers Members who are very talented have created these amazing and beautiful pieces for our theme "Indian Summer Dream"! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme. Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team members designed and then beaded these selections for you to vote and choose your favourite. You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece!

Voting is only from the 9th thru the 15th so put on your thinking cap after checking out the entries and vote to tell us which is your favorite.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

As you will recall, the August EBW Challenge was won by Annie of StudioAnnieVeillette. Her prize is choosing the Challenge Theme for October and here it is now!

Annie's theme is:

Super-Power Jewelry

Disney, the Mouse's house recently made the acquisition of Marvel. That created quite a storm in the industry. We have seen a lot of SuperHeros movies this year and that seems to be just the beginning of the wave. Therefore I would like to challenge you to dedicate a piece to your favorite Super Heros. Immerse yourself in the fantastic and futuristic or step back in time of Disney cartoon. Possibilities are endless! Run as fast and far as your imagination! It doesnt have to depict your favorite heros but a piece with super powers would be just awesome!

Lazer on girls! (and boys!)

So there you have it and doesn't it sound like fun? What exciting and amazing creations will be entered for October? I can hardly wait to see!

You can start your entry today and must complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, October 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between now and September 5, 2009.

Marie Antoinette inspired the "Royal Blue" choker designed and presented here. The inspiration she offered for this beaded jewelry design initially came from her genuine warmth and caring attitude toward others...I was further inspired by her love of the fine arts, dance, and fashion. A great deal can be said about her wardrobe and her sense of aesthetics...

All of the EBW members who participated in this challenge deserve congratulations for their beautiful and unique pieces!

Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the September Challenge - "Indian Summer Dream" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, better hurry. You only have until midnight September 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Once again the entries for the challenge are in and you won't be disappointed! Thirty Etsy BeadWeavers Members have the talent and took the time to create these amazing and beautiful expressions of style! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "First Ladies of Style". Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team brings these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite. You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece!

Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, August 9th thru the 15th!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

The July EBW Challenge was won by kraftymax. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say about her theme:

Indian Summer Dream

First, I want to thank everyone who voted and supported me in the June challenge. I am still quite amazed at winning! So I have thought long and hard about the theme of the challenge that I get to choose. I had one that I thought was perfect, but then another would just pop into my head and ‘that’ one was the perfect one! Well EBW Members, here it is, the perfect one, Indian Summer Dream. I have always loved the fall and the changing of seasons, so let’s see how many seed beads it takes to create the perfect “Indian Summer Dream” for each of us!

The Challenge has been issued and doesn't it sound like something you'd like to try? What amazing creations are EBW members going to come up with? You'll want to be checking back here to see!

You can start your entry today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, September 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between now and September 5, 2009.

I recently was accepted as a member and immediately set out to make a special piece for my first entrance into the monthly challenge. I must tell everyone that I had a design in mind, however, when I was about 80% done with it I broke a bead (after about 10 hours of work) and the bead cut 3 strands of beading thread and my piece of art literally fell in half in my hands. Frustrated I was about to start over when this design pushed its way into my mind. The broken piece still sits on my desk (I haven’t even taken it apart yet) and this one took on a life of its own.

All of the contestants deserve a hearty round of "applause" for their efforts in participating in this challenge!

Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the August Challenge - "First Ladies of Style" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, better hurry. You only have until midnight August 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

WOW!! The entries for the challenge are in and you are in for a real treat! Thirty-nine Etsy BeadWeavers Members have the talent and took the time to create these amazing and beautiful challenge pieces! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "Here comes the bride..." Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team brings these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, June 9th thru the 15th!

Voting begins on Thursday July 9th and ends midnight July 15th. You can show your appreciation for the efforts of these EBW artists by taking on the challenging task of voting for your favorite. Again, the individual pieces are listed below the mosaic where you can visit each entry for more information by following the link. Thank you, enjoy and be sure to vote between July 9th and 15th!

Many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy for again creating a beautiful mosaic of the Challenge pieces.

Monday, July 6, 2009

The June EBW Challenge was won by Licia of Liciabeads. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say about her theme:

First Ladies of Style

Around the world and through time, styles, patterns and textures have developed. Every so often a person, or even culture stands out as having a great eye for style and design. I wanted to choose a theme that could span time and cultures yet recognize that eye for style. Your work can range from an interpretation of the bold and colorful patterns designs found in ancient times, to traditional cultural designs that are found around the world, all the way to the more modern styles of present times.

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like you will want to give it some thought! What are EBW members going to come up with? You can be sure that whatever they do create will be wonderful!

You can start your entry today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, August 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between now and August 5, 2009.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

The June EBW Challenge had 20 entries, with a total of 396 votes and 82 of them went to our winner -Curiosity killed the Toilet Paper necklace by LiciaBeads. Didn't she do a great job interpreting the Humor theme!

Monday, June 8, 2009

The entries for the challenge are in and you are in for a real treat! Twenty-one Etsy Beadweavers have the talent and took the time to create these wonderful and humorous challenge pieces! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "Humor. Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, EBW bring these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, June 9th thru the 15th!

Voting begins on Tuesday June 9th and ends midnight June 15th. You can show your appreciation for the efforts of these EBW artists by taking on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. Again, the individual pieces are listed below the mosaic where you can visit each entry for more information by following the link. Thank you, enjoy and be sure to vote between June 9th and 15th!

Many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy for again creating a beautiful mosaic of the Challenge pieces.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

The May EBW Challenge was won by Miriam of CieloDesign. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say:

Having given this much thought, I'd like the next challenge theme to be "Here comes the bride..." This time of year always reminds me of weddings and happy events and I love the jewelry that goes along with that! The pieces do not necessarily have to be traditional white alone, inspiration from any culture, region in the world or background would be welcome! I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!!

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like lots of fun! What are EBW members going to come up with? Will you take up the challenge and create your interpetation of Her comes the bride...! There are so many possibilities.

You can start today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, July 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between May 30, 2009 and July 5, 2009.

See our Challenge FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

The entries for the challenge are in! As always they are simply beautiful, creative and amazing! Twenty-one Etsy Beadweavers have the talent and took the time to create these wonderful and inspiring challenge pieces! Using tiny little beads and a needle and thread along with incredible patience EBW bring these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, May 9th thru the 15th!

Voting begins on Saturday, May 9th and ends midnight May 15th. You can show your appreciation for the efforts of these EBW artists by taking on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. (The ballot will appear on the side bar at right on May 9th.) Again, the individual pieces are listed below the mosaic where you can visit each entry for more information by following the link. Thank you, enjoy and be sure to come back to vote between May 9th and 15th!

Many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy for creating this beautiful mosaic of the Challenge pieces.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Last year after reading about the Bead & Button Show and their auction to help fight breast cancer, I came across Jeanette Shanigan's website and her beaded quilts. Jeanette asks beaders around the world to donate individual beaded squares based on a theme. She then sews the squares together to make gorgeous quilts, mounts them in shadow boxes and donates them to be auctioned at the Bead & Button show. In 2008, these quilts raised nearly $4,400 for breast cancer research.

Being a member of the Etsy BeadWeaver's team (EBW), I knew we were sitting on a goldmine of talent. I asked the group if they would like to make squares to be included in Jeanette's quilts. I would collect all of the squares and submit them at one time in hopes that they would all be included in one quilt. Fifteen EBW members stepped up and created 35 squares to be included in a 2009 quilt. The theme for 2009 is "Bead artists have the heart to take on breast cancer" and I believe the EBW contributors did a magnificent job representing it.

Below is a mosaic I created of all of the EBW squares. This is not the actual quilt, only a digital version using photos I took of each square. Please visit the Bead & Button Show website to find out more information about the auctions, which will be held June 6, 2009. Below the mosaic is a list of contributors and links to their shops. Click on photo to see full size.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

The April EBW Challenge was won by Vezsuzsi of beadsbyvezsuzsi. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what Vezsuzsi had to say:

Let’s have fun!When I saw Beadwoman’s necklace at the Time Machine theme, I just loved the humour in it! That’s why I would like to choose HUMOUR for June’s challenge. Humour is international and it has several forms: intelligent, absurd, simple, plebeian etc. I would like to see many-many funny jewellery pieces! Let’s laugh heartily!

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like lots of fun - in more ways than one! What are you going to come up with? Take up the challenge and create your version of Humor! There are so many possibilities.

You can start today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, June 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between April 30, 2009 and June 5, 2009.

See our FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

The April EBW Challenge had 31 entries, with 629 votes in total, and 119 of them went to our winner - 12. Time machine - beadsbyvezsuzs. About this gorgeous necklace, she says:

This necklace was made for the request of Team EBW. I just loved the topic at the first sight. My time machine is working very-very easily. You can turn time forwald or backward with the gears and this is the way to travel to future or past. Silver symbolize the future and tufa is past. I set the tufa by tubular RAW.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

The entries for the challenge are in! They are as always simply beautiful, creative and amazing! Etsy Beadweavers took the time and have the talent to create these inspiring challenge pieces! Tiny little beads and a needle and thread along with incredible patience bring these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, April 9th thru the 15th!

Voting begins on Thursday, April 9th and ends midnight April 15th. Show your appreciation for the efforts of these amazing artists and take on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. (The ballot will appear on the side bar at right on April 9th.) Again, the individual pieces are listed below the mosaic where you can visit each entry for more information by following the link. Thank you, enjoy and be sure to come back to vote between April 9th and 15th!

The March EBW Challenge was won by Rachele of RachelesOriginals. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose the next Challenge Theme. Here is what Rachele had to say:

"I was thinking about Hollywood Red Carpet Creations, past, present, or future. What do you think?

If you had the opportunity to create a piece of jewelry that your favorite movie star would wear to a red carpet event, what would it be? This movie star can be real or imagined, and it can be at any time period, well at least, since their have been movies...lol."

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like lots of fun! What are you going to come up with? Who will be your favourite movie star? Is it a woman or is it a man? There are so many possibilities.

You can start today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, May 5, 2009!

Rules:Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.ONE only entry allowed per person.The piece MUST be created between March 31, 2009 and May 5, 2009.

See our FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.

Monday, March 16, 2009

The March EBW Challenge had 35 entries, many of them from new members to our group. With 557 votes in total, 68 of them went to our winner - #9 - The Seductress - by Rachele of RachelesOriginals. About this beautiful piece, Rachele says:

An Art of Temptation she is!! Should I or Shouldn’t I? Will she tempt you with her beautiful rounded Onyx curves, or her enchanting cat’s eye’s? Will you be drawn in by her sinfully lustful red and her alluring gold and amethyst colors? This tempting one-of-a-kind masterpiece is completely hand sewn with much love and with great attention to detail. She is made with Black Onyx, Cat’s Eye, Fresh Water Pearls, Glass Seed Beads, and more.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

The entries for the challenge are in! They are as always simply beautiful, creative and amazing! Etsy Beadweavers took the time and have the talent to create these inspiring challenge pieces! Tiny little beads and a needle and thread along with incredible patience bring these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, March 9th thru the 15th!

Voting begins on Monday, March 9th and ends midnight March 15th. Show your appreciation for the efforts of these amazing artists and take on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. (The ballot will appear on the side bar at right on March 9th.) Again, the individual pieces are listed below the mosaic where you can visit each entry for more information by following the link. Thank you, enjoy and be sure to come back to vote between March 9th and 15th!

Again this month, many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy who prepared the mosaic!

About Etsy Beadweavers

Etsy Beadweavers is a group of beaders who market their creations on Etsy.com. The Beadweavers' creations are different from many of the traditional beaded items, in that they are woven from hundreds or thousands of tiny beads to create intricate designs and pictures. These weavings take the form of both art and jewelry. Each piece takes many hours to complete, with some larger pieces taking weeks or even months.

This blog is devoted to the creations of this group of talented artisans.